The Broadside

The toxic spill that left a legacy of change

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A decade ago, thousands of tons of toxic coal ash poured into the Dan River. The spill—the third largest of its kind in US history—was a devastating environmental disaster. But today, the event is perhaps best known for its legacy of legislation, as environmental activists and communities across North Carolina turned a local disaster into a national rallying cry for change.

Featuring: 

  • Celeste Gracia, Environmental Reporter at WUNC-North Carolina Public Radio
  • Brian Williams, Program Manager at the Dan River Basin Association
  • Tiffany Hayworth, Executive Director at the Dan River Basin Association
  • Frank Holloman, Senior Attorney at the Southern Environmental Law Center
  • Amy Adams, former Campaign Coordinator at Appalachian Voices
  • Bill Norton, Spokesperson at Duke Energy

    • Links: 

    • Check out Celeste’s recent reporting for WUNC on the ten year anniversary of the Dan River coal ash spill and its lasting impact on environmental policy.
    • You can find a transcript of the episode here.

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